11/25/2025
When kids can’t fall asleep, it’s rarely about willpower - it’s about chemistry.
Their brains and bodies depend on rhythm and regulation, and modern life throws both off balance.
Here’s the science behind better sleep:
🌞 Morning sunlight triggers serotonin release in the brain; that same serotonin later converts to melatonin, the hormone that helps them fall asleep at night.
🍫 Magnesium supports GABA activity, a calming neurotransmitter that quiets the nervous system and relaxes muscles.
📺No screens after dinner: blue light from tablets and TVs suppresses melatonin production, confusing the brain into thinking it’s still daytime.
confusing the brain into thinking it’s still daytime.
⛹️♀️ Movement matters. Kids who move their bodies through play, fresh air, or even a family walk after dinner regulate cortisol and burn off pent-up energy, making it easier for their brains to shift from “go” to “rest.”
Better sleep = better moods. Implement these steps to get your nights peaceful again. And if there is still a struggle to get your child to sleep, book an appointment for a comprehensive appointment to investigate root causes.